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Last Saturday Morning episodes
- Ep 10 - Centurions (1986)
Man and machine! Power Extreme! Is this 1980s cartoon a Sailor Moon for boys? A half hour toy commercial? Military propaganda? All of the above, and more. Join us as we talk about that!
1 hr 16 min - Ep 9 - Code Lyoko (2003)
We're visiting the virtual world of Lyoko! Come along as we encounter giant foreheads, quiet skateboard stunts, fanfiction tropes — and a cartoon with a lot of heart.
1 hr 36 min - Ep 8 - Mission Hill (1999)
Our hosts take you to Mission Hill, a hip little neighbourhood that only the coolest people know about. There we talk about sexual shame, waterbeds, birthday etiquette, and how to properly write a gay joke.
1 hr 46 min - Ep 7 - South Park (Season 8 - 2004)
Did the eighth season of South Park destroy the world? Did it personally save your life? Did it make you laugh? Did it attack you, or someone you love? Let's explore.
1 hr 22 min - Ep 6 - Rugrats (Season 1 - 1991)
Return to a simpler, more childlike time with your favorite gang of babies, Rugrats! If the opening theme song doesn't jog your memory, discussions of Reptar on Ice, #JusticeforChuckie, Pickles as a last name, and our first TV exposure to "gentle parenting" definitely will.
1 hr 37 min - Ep 5 - Gargoyles (Season 1 - 1994)
We revisit our favorite ancient, mythical crimefighters. Discussions include: guns, violence, copaganda, and general thirstiness.
2 hr 10 min - Ep 4 - My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic (Season 1 - 2010)
Revisiting the charming world of Ponyville, its equestrian inhabitants - and its infamous superfans. Topics of discussion include: Brony impact, pink versus purple, Sonic Rainbooms, cultural sensitivity in animation, Rarity praise, and Spike slander.
1 hr 43 min - Ep 3 - Invader Zim (Season 1 - 2001)
Introducing two of your hosts to the doom-filled world of Invader Zim! Topics include Hot Topic, a beloved gangster dog, animation storyboarding, voice acting, cringe humor, and a room with a moose!
1 hr 15 min - Ep 2 - Reboot (Season 1 - 1994)
Join your hosts as we revisit — or watch for the first time — the first computer animated TV series, Reboot! Topics of discussion: Tron, gendered expressions of evil, cartoon boobs, found family, and Prozzak
1 hr 38 min - Ep 1 - Danny Phantom (Season 1 - 2004)
Join your hosts as we revisit - or meet for the first time - your favorite Nickelodeon crime-fighting ghost boy, Danny Phantom! Topics of discussion: possession, skipping school, rockstars, queer allegories, and Butch Hartman is a dipstick
Sources for today's episode:
- Polyplants wattpadd essay: https://www.wattpad.com/139789805-danny-fenton-is-a-trans-boy-danny-fenton-is
- CBR article on Danny Phantom fan theories: https://www.cbr.com/danny-phantom-nickelodeon-theory-transgender/
1 hr 7 min
About Last Saturday Morning
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Welcome to Last Saturday Morning, a podcast where cartoon writers and enthusiasts rewatch and discuss cartoons from your childhood! In the first part of episode your three hosts recall what they can…
about a throwback hit, then in the second part we rewatch and analyze the cartoon with a modern lens (and a lot of love.)